Tattoo Artist Bang Bang Answers Tattoo Questions From Twitter | Tech Support | WIRED

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Published 2019-03-14

Tattoo artist Keith "Bang Bang" McCurdy uses the power of Twitter to answer some common questions about tattoos and tattooing. What's the best way to practice tattooing? What techniques can a tattoo artist use to do proper shading? Do tattoo artists ever refuse to do certain tattoos?

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All Comments (21)

@kanako_imani 2 years ago

the mortician brought me here and i'm starting to respect these professions. the guys are so sweet
@daifuku6454 4 years ago

"It's like asking how to get into a car crash. Don't. "
@jax9771 3 years ago

This guy is the definition of “tough guy who’s just a big sweetheart” this man has the energy of a cinnamon roll
@saifuusuri 2 years ago

"You should tattoo yourself first so you know what you're doing." I imagine that's the same reason comedians laugh at their own jokes, chefs eat their own food, and police officers taze themselves. That's good advice for virtually any profession.
@lisakruger6969 4 years ago

Kinda feel bad for my tattoo artist now, I wanted to get the Olympic Rings on my wrist, this means 5 perfect circles right next to each other. He literally sent everyone around him away so he could concentrate. He did an awesome job btw
@KURRDA 5 years ago

this man had the balls to say no to Rihanna
@alpenjodel24 3 years ago

"Forget enthicity, think about your tone" dude just defeated racism
@rowanw1312 2 years ago

I was not expecting someone named Bang Bang to be this knowledgeable and pleasant
@Warm_Ice0 5 years ago

I love how he doesn't just tell but also shows
@goldenghxst 4 years ago

He's the softest looking tattoo artist I've ever seen
@leb4life11 3 years ago

As someone in the medical field, it makes me really happy to see how far he takes infection provention and control. Props to him for going above and beyond the minimum requirements!
@jiminsshii 2 years ago

I never imagined a skull, black rose and rainbow tattoo to look so amazing
@kokohai6044 4 years ago

I like Bang Bang, he’s not as elitist and snobby as some of the other tattoo artists I’ve seen on Youtube. I appreciate how he explains things and is helpful instead of being critical and acting like someone is stupid for simply asking a question
@Cheapedge 5 years ago

I love how wired always has experts on with really nice personalities
@92Roar 3 years ago

Me, who’s clearly far too indecisive to ever get a tattoo: Cool
@alifrahman1328 2 years ago

"There is no official format to learn tattooing" This is why arts is important for children.I see tattooing just as part of the other arts that we used to do when we were younger.
@msXwaffle 4 years ago

If captain America and Mac Miller had a baby this is what he would lookalike
@celineamet7565 4 years ago

Every time he says “sounds like we can be friends” I feel like I want to be friends with him
@kimberlyyu110 2 years ago

Im so distracted by how cute he is. When he smiles, he reminds me of Chris Evans.
@taleytaleytaley 3 years ago

I just googled Bieber’s tattoo he was talking about & it definitely looked like SEND FOOD instead of SON OF GOD hahahahaha